Central Clinton Sabers (DeWitt, IA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Northeast Rebels (Goose Lake, IA), 51-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Central Clinton upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Sabers travel to Davenport Central (Davenport, IA) to play the Blue Devils in a Mississippi bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Rebels play the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks (Wellman, IA) in a River Valley bout, on Saturday, December 3. Northeast will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.